Asia Cruise FAQs

When thinking about embarking on an Asia cruise holiday for the first time, it can be a daunting task. The whole mysterious notion of a cruise can easily get in the way of a real, simple understanding of what exactly a cruise holiday involves, the truth about cruise ships, etc. Knowledge of at least the basic information regarding cruise holidays can at least help you to decide whether a cruise is right for you, can help you to avoid booking a holiday that you don't enjoy and can also help you to know whether the deal you're offered is a good one.

What is an Asia Cruise?

The most fundamental question many people have but are too afraid to ask: what exactly is an Asia cruise holiday? An Asia Cruise is basically a holiday and voyage on board a luxury cruise liner where, rather than staying at a hotel in a single city for a couple of weeks, you will visit a series of different places in turn and will sleep in high quality accommodation on board the ship. Most shorter cruises will include a flight to the starting location and a flight back from the end point of the cruise, often these are the same place, but not always. As an example, an Asia Cruise holiday may involve a flight to Hong Kong, China, a voyage around the Chinese and Japanese coastlines on board the cruise ship, visiting Shanghai, Xingang, Yokohama, Hiroshima and Nagasaki along the way, and then a flight back home from Hong Kong.

Which Places Can I Visit on an Asia Cruise?

Asia cruise holidays involve many different countries and cities and the locations can vary dramatically from one cruise to the next. Popular countries include China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Korea to name a few. Of course, since a cruise involves a ship, you will generally only have access to port cities along the coast of each country, never moving very far inland.

How Much Will an Asia Cruise Cost?

Because Asia Cruise holidays vary so much in terms of the number of locations visited, the length of stay at each place and the total duration of the cruise, the prices also vary quite substantially from cruise to cruise. Add to this the fact that there are many different types of package too, from the most basic to the fully-inclusive deal and you will start to see why prices fluctuate so much. A simple 7-day Asia cruise making only a few stops will likely set you back around one to two thousand dollars per person whereas a more extensive cruise could be anywhere from $3K to $6K per person with a holiday duration of well over a month travelling throughout pretty much all of the Far East.

Is an Asia Cruise for Me?

Unfortunately, nobody can tell you whether a cruise is the right holiday for you. Of course, if you suffer from motion sickness, especially seasickness then you may want to avoid it. Most who have been on a cruise before will probably tell you to go for it, but only you can decide whether to embark on that journey. If you think you want to explore the Far East in style, live the high life without being confined to one place, or if you generally just like the ocean and travelling by sea, an Asia cruise may just be the perfect holiday for you.